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Pork Carnitas

Course: Main Course

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 - 4 lbs Pork Shoulder Roast
  • 3/4 cup Chicken Broth
  • 3/4 cup Orange Juice
  • 3 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil Vegetable Oil can also be used
  • 1 Diced Onion
  • 1 Diced Jalapeno
  • 2-3 Cloves of Chopped Garlic

Instructions

  • Mix the chili powder, paprika, oregano, and ground cumin together in a large mixing bowl. Add the chicken broth, orange juice, and lime juice to your seasonings. Then set it aside.
  • Cut the pork roast into several small chuncks
  • Select the "Sauté" button on the Instant Pot. Coat the bottom of the pot with oil (about one tablespoon). Then place a few chunks of the roast in the pot and sear on each side. Set the seared meat aside into a separate pan. Repeat the process until all the meat has been seared. (NOTE: you will want to leave the lid off during the searing process)
  • Add about 2 tablespoons of oil to the Instant Pot. Stir in the chopped onion, jalapeno, and the chopped garlic. Stir occasionally until all the ingredients have softened.
  • Add the pork roast back into the Instant Pot. Pour in the broth mixture. Close the lid and ensure that the steam release handle is in the sealed position.
  • Select the "meat" button and set the timer to 30 minutes. When the time has expired, release the steam handle until all the steam has dissipated. Remove the lid.
  • Use tongs to remove the meat from the Instant Pot and place on a baking sheet. Use two forks to pull the meat apart. The meat should be very tender and juicy at this point.